
Trample
Physical Action
‘Trample’ implies forceful, careless stepping that can ruin or hurt.

The horses trampled the fence flat.
Accidental Harm
Trampling can be unintentional when someone does not see what they step on.

I didn't mean to trample your glasses!
Emotive Imagery
Use ‘trample’ to evoke a strong image of carelessness or destruction.

In the rush for the door, they trampled the handmade quilt.
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